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PRISONERS FROM LIBYA ARE HAPPY BEHIND WIRE -
A prison camp in Egypt for Italians captured in Libya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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SUBMARINE PRISONERS, FROM ITALY -
Captured Italian submariners are brought ashore. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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THE QUEEN EXAMINED PRISONERS' PARCELS -
The Queen sees the pacing of Red Cross Parcels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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HOW FRANCE TREATS HER WAR PRISONERS -
The Germans are treated well and receive mail from home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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FINLAND STUNNED BY PEACE DECLARATION -
Finland is in mourning as the peace terms are made known by Mr Tanner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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WAR NEWS FROM THE FRONTIER -
Prisoner exchange on the French/Spanish border. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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BIG PRIZES -
First came the surrender of the Italian Commander-in-Chief, Messe, followed by the Commander in Chief of the Axis armies, General von Arnim. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BIZERTA CLEANED UP -
The city of Bizerta has been a naval base and Axis stronghold which had been given a hard pounding from the air by the Allies. After its capture US and French Forces carried out a cleaning up operation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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TUNISIA - VICTORY COMPLETE
The drive of the First Army on to Tunis by way of Massienuit was the success that completed the defeat of the enemy in Tunisia. With the support of the Allied Air Power which smashed the Luftwaffe in the air and on the ground. ® ® As...
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THE ROAD TO TUNIS -
The Holy City of Kairouan was restored to normality when the Eighth Army reclaimed it from the Axis. In Sousse the evidence of the accuracy of the RAF bombing could be seen with shattered warehouses and shipping. Disclaimer: British...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS -
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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GABES, AKARIT AND ONWARDS -
Men of the Eighth Army swept through the Gabes Gap, taking Italian prisoners on the way. At an advance dressing station casualties, both British and Italian, were treated before being taken back by ambulance. Disclaimer: British...
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THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON -
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
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MARETH VICTORY
Out of Tunisia - now for the last round-up. A night barrage paved the way for the infantry assault, which at once achieved a local success at the end of the line, near the sea. The fighting was bloody with many casualties on both sides....
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DON AND NEVA BATTLES -
The Russians continue to push the Germans back in the South-West, but the most important victory of the winter campaign was the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. The men of the Volkov front linked up with the gallant defenders of...
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EIGHTH ARMY SPEEDS ON -
General Montgomery recently presented medals somewhere in the Libyan desert. Meanwhile the task of bringing forwards supplies continues, as does clearing the debris left by the Axis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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VATICAN PRISONER' TALKS TO MOVIETONE -
Petty Officer Albert Penny, a prisoner of war in Italy, escaped to the Vatican from where he was repatriated. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RUSSIA - THE GOOD WORK CONTINUES -
The Soviet Army continues to push to German back, with successes not only north-west of Moscow but south in the Caucasus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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STALINGRAD - RUSSIA'S GLORY
1942 has meant hard fighting for the heroic Red Army; let us hope 1943 will bring final victory for our allies, the Soviet Peoples. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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US RELIEF FOR FRENCH EX-PRISONERS -
Released from a prisoner of war camp, the mostly political prisoners, have been taken in hand by the American ""Office of Relief and Rehabilitation"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TUNIS STRAGGLERS TRY A
Handfuls of German soldiers out to sea in small boats in order to escape from Tunis. They were picked up by Greek and British destroyers and taken back to shore. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AIR BLITZ ON FORTRESS OF EUROPE -
Recently ""Ventura"" bombers left Southern England for a raid on Marlaix, about thirty-five miles from Brest, in Brittany. Whilst in the Mediterranean theatre Palermo, Sicily, has been one of the Allies' favourite targets. Disclaimer:...
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ITALIAN SLUMP -
The third report from Sicily shows the rapid advance of the Eighth Army after the first footholds in the South East corner of the island had been secured. General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth, drove along the coast road to sum up...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT -
The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...